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JAMUL CASINO BRINGS HOME RECORD NINE ‘SAN DIEGO’S BEST’ AWARDS IN SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE READERS POLL
Printer-friendly versionSan Diegans recognize Jamul Casino for its dining, panoramic views and service East County News Service Photo: Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino, named “Best Sports Bar” for the

CRYSTAL GAYLE IN CONCERT AT SYCUAN SEPT. 9
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 1, 2023 (San Diego) – Country music legend Crystal Gayle will perform at Sycuan’s Live and Up Close Theatre on Saturday, September 9 at

PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS ENTERS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Printer-friendly versionThe historic partnership will amplify the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Souce: Pala Band of Mission Indians July 23, 2023 (Pala) — On July 20, the

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES LAND TRANSFER ACT FOR PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Printer-friendly version Source: Pala Band of Mission Indians July 22, 2023 (Pala) — The United States Senate this week passed H.R. 423, the Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer

CROSS COUNTRY TRIBAL RUNNERS REACH PACIFIC OCEAN, HOLD BLESSING FOR ALL WATER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Francie Alexander June 21, 2023 (San Diego) –Native American tribal members completed a cross-country Run with the Sun, culminating in a Prayer

WILDCAT FIRE BURNS A DOZEN ACRES IN RAMONA AT SITE OF RECENT TRAINING EXERCISE
Printer-friendly versionStory and photos by Josh Stotler Photo, left:SDG&E Helitanker 729 makes a water drop on the Wildcat fire as crews cut brush below. Photo, right:Flames overtake vegetation and paintball

FIREFIGHTERS HALT BLACKWOOD FIRE AT 37 ACRES, SAVE HOMES ON RESERVATIONS
Printer-friendly version Story and Photos By Josh Stotler June 20, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — Federal, state, and tribal fire departments battled the #Blackwood Fire this afternoon, which threatened

SUPREME COURT PROTECTS ADOPTION LAWS AIMED AT KEEPING NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN WITH THEIR TRIBES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 15, 2023 (Washington D.C.) – By a 7-2 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court voted this morning to uphold the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act

TRIBAL MEMBERS TO COMPLETE CROSS-COUNTRY RUN WITH THE SUN, PRAYER FOR ALL WATER: CONCERT AND CELEBRATION JUNE 16-17 AT SYCUAN
Printer-friendly versionUpdate: Due to construction on the “barrier- the WALL” organizers had to make adjustments and have the water merge at Imperial Beach by the pier on June 14. The driving

CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES AT JAMUL HOTEL
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 25, 2023 (Jamul) — Construction has begun on a boutique luxury hotel, the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a subsidiary of the Jamul
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LOCAL BROADCASTERS, PADRE LEGEND STEVE GARVEY AND THE FOOD NETWORK’S ALEX GUARNASCHELLI JOIN ALL-STAR BLOCK PARTY AT JAMUL CASINO
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 21, 2019 (Jamul) – On Saturday, June 22, Jamul Casino will ring in summer by hosting an All-Star Block Party featuring casino promotions, live entertainment,

GOVERNOR NEWSOM ISSUES APOLOGY TO NATIVE AMERICANS FOR STATE’S HISTORICAL WRONGDOINGS, ESTABLISHES TRUTH AND HEALING COUNCIL
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 20, 2019 (Sacramento) — Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an apology through executive order on behalf of California to Native American people for the many instances

MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE: CONFERENCE AT SYCUAN SPOTLIGHTS CRISIS AND CALLS FOR CHANGE
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery June 18, 2019 (Sycuan) – Members of sovereign tribes from across North America convened at the Sycuan resort in San Diego’s East County June 9-11 for

PALA CASINO PRESENTS HAVANA DAYS POOL PARTY JUNE 23
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 17, 2019 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa & Resort will present Havana Days Pool Party, with the Summer Days – Fun in the Sun Pool Party series.

NATIVE RUNNERS SAVE 2 WOMEN TRAPPED IN VEHICLE AFTER CRASH NEAR IN-KO-PAH, BUT A THIRD VICTIM DIES
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photos by Julian Rodriguez June 14, 2019 (In-Ko-Pah) – Native Americans running from the Fort Yuma Indian reservation in Arizona to the Sycuan reservation in San Diego’s East

FREE SUMMER MOVIES AT VIEJAS OUTLETS IN ALPINE
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 28, 2019 (Alpine) – Grab your popcorn – it’s time for (free!) summertime movies at the outdoor roller skating rink

VIEJAS CASINO HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 11
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 26, 2019 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank on Tuesday, June 11, 2019

FALLBROOK HIGH/REZ RADIO HIPPIE BUS HITS THE ROAD
Printer-friendly version By John Fox, General Manager, Rez Radio 93.1 KPRI May 23, 2019 (Fallbrook) – Just in time for the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, an old school bus

SEE SMOKE TOMORROW THROUGH THURSDAY? SAN DIEGO COUNTY WILDLAND PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE APRIL 17-19
Printer-friendly version Source: SDG&E, San Diego County Fire Chief’s Association, Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians April 16, 2019 (Alpine) – The San Diego County Fire Chiefs, in coordination with

RINCON BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS PRESENTS CHECK TO ESCONDIDO’S ‘CRUSIN’ GRAND’ FOR ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Printer-friendly version Source: Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians April 5, 2019 (Valley Center) – The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians announced today that they presented a $10,000 gift